Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Iran to BDST

+2h 30m

Iran

IRSTSOURCE

UTC+03:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

BDST

UTC+06:00

HH02

MM30

14:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Iran

BDST

12:00 AM

2:30 AM

2:00 AM

4:30 AM

4:00 AM

6:30 AM

6:00 AM

8:30 AM

8:00 AM

10:30 AM

10:00 AM

12:30 PM

12:00 PM

2:30 PM

2:00 PM

4:30 PM

4:00 PM

6:30 PM

6:00 PM

8:30 PM

8:00 PM

10:30 PM

10:00 PM

12:30 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

IRST and BDST on the World Map

The map below highlights the IRST (Iran Standard Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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IRST – Iran Standard Time

UTC+03:30

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IRST

Iran

Major Cities in IRST

TehranIsfahanMashhadTabrizShirazKaraj

Key Facts about IRST

•IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
•Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to IRDT

Learn more about IRST on Wikipedia

BDST – Bangladesh Standard Time

UTC+06:00

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST, UTC+06:00) is the time zone for Bangladesh, 6 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in BDST

Bangladesh

Major Cities in BDST

DhakaChittagongKhulnaRajshahiSylhet

Key Facts about BDST

•Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country.
•Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.
•Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities globally.
•BDST is written here to distinguish it from British Summer Time (BST).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+06:00 year-round

Learn more about BDST on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: Iran and BDST

Iran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. BDST runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Iran 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of BDST — a difference of +2h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Iran it is 11:30 AM in BDST. Midnight in Iran is 2:30 AM in BDST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Iran to BDST time conversion table

Iran (IRST)	BDST (BDST)	Day
12:00 AM	2:30 AM	same day
6:00 AM	8:30 AM	same day
7:00 AM	9:30 AM	same day
8:00 AM	10:30 AM	same day
9:00 AM	11:30 AM	same day
12:00 PM	2:30 PM	same day
3:00 PM	5:30 PM	same day
5:00 PM	7:30 PM	same day
6:00 PM	8:30 PM	same day
9:00 PM	11:30 PM	same day

Why people convert Iran to BDST time

Scheduling a call from Iran to BDST: a 10:00 AM start in Iran lands at 12:30 PM in BDST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Iran and BDST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IRST time (11:30 AM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Iran viewers need 11:30 AM in BDST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 9:30 PM if the event is anchored to Iran.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IRST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h 30m gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IRST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Iran and need BDST colleagues present.

About IRST (Iran Standard Time)

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.

About BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time)

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is the single time zone used across Bangladesh, fixed at UTC+06:00 all year. Bangladesh has not observed daylight saving time since a short-lived experiment in 2009, so the gap between Bangladesh and every other zone is constant. Dhaka, the capital, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Because the country sits close to the middle of the UTC+06:00 band, solar noon is near 12:00 for most of the year. BDST is listed separately from British Summer Time, which shares the BST abbreviation but is UTC+01:00.

Best time to call between Iran and BDST

Both Iran and BDST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IRST, which is 11:30 AM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Iran and BDST share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:30 PM IRST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Iran is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of BDST (IRST UTC+03:30 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IRST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Iran and BDST?

Iran (IRST, UTC+03:30) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of BDST (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +2h 30m.

How do I convert Iran time to BDST time?

Add +2h 30m to Iran local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Iran is 11:30 AM in BDST.

What time is it in BDST right now?

BDST uses BDST at UTC+06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h 30m offset from Iran.

What is the best time to call BDST from Iran?

Call between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IRST — that maps to 11:30 AM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Iran or BDST?

Iran is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of BDST. When it is 12:00 PM in Iran it is 2:30 PM in BDST.

Do Iran and BDST use different time zones?

Iran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30, while BDST uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tehran and Asia/Dhaka.

Does daylight saving time affect the Iran–BDST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h 30m offset between Iran and BDST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Iran's time zone?

IRST also covers Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.

Which countries use IRST, Iran's zone?

IRST is used in Iran.

Is there a day difference between Iran and BDST?

Not normally. The +2h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Iran and BDST?

BDST is +2h 30m from Iran.

What timezone is Iran in?

Iran operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is BDST in?

BDST operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use IRST (Iran Standard Time)?

IRST is used in Iran.

Does IRST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, IRST switches to IRDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about IRST?

IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).

Which cities are in the BDST timezone?

Major cities in the BDST timezone include Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.

What is the UTC offset for BDST?

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is at UTC+06:00.

What should I know about the BDST timezone?

Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country. Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.